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WP 21 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 17 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 24 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacGowan or perhaps it was just good defense by Joteel, which made it look bad.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown but Joteel shows good takedown defense.
Joteel moves into the clinch.
Joteel ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Joteel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Joteel wants to sweep but no luck.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan won't allow Joteel to sweep him here.
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Joteel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Joteel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
MacGowan has his foot on Joteel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joteel works his way back into a safe position though.
Joteel stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joteel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joteel controlling from the top position.
Joteel preventing the sweep.
Joteel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Joteel tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joteel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Joteel postures up.
Joteel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Joteel tries to pass.
MacGowan controls Joteel momentarily but Joteel frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joteel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan looking to control.
Joteel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Joteel doesn't defend quickly enough and MacGowan has managed to lock this one up! Can Joteel escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to MacGowan on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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